noun
Uncommon
pax
paks
Pax (noun) means Peace, or a truce, especially a period of stability enforced by a dominant power. Example: “Historians describe the long era of Roman stability as the Pax Romana.”
noun
1
Peace, or a truce, especially a period of stability enforced by a dominant power.
"Historians describe the long era of Roman stability as the Pax Romana."
2
(informal, aviation) A passenger, or passengers collectively.
"The flight had 180 pax on board."
How to use pax
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLatin for "peace," used in historical phrases like Pax Romana, and informally for airline passengers.
Common pairings
Pax Romana
Pax Britannica
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Etymology
Directly from Latin pax, "peace" — a doublet of the English word "peace" itself.
Frequently asked questions
What does “pax” mean?
The word “pax” means peace, or a truce, especially a period of stability enforced by a dominant power. In plain terms, latin for "peace," used in historical phrases like Pax Romana, and informally for airline passengers.
How do you pronounce “pax”?
“Pax” is pronounced paks (/pæks/ in IPA).
How do you use “pax” in a sentence?
Here is “pax” used in a sentence: “Historians describe the long era of Roman stability as the Pax Romana.”
What part of speech is “pax”?
“Pax” is a noun.
Where does the word “pax” come from?
The word “pax” comes from Latin. Directly from Latin pax, "peace" — a doublet of the English word "peace" itself.
Is “pax” a common word?
“Pax” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pax” have?
“Pax” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: peace, or a truce, especially a period of stability enforced by a dominant power.
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